elco torp boats

Mooncatt · 02-19-07, 05:41 AM

its seems to me they only fire machine guns at you, why dont they use the torpedo`s?????

danlisa · 02-19-07, 05:45 AM

Because the AI Torpedo routine was never included in the game.

People are working on this problem.

Mooncatt · 02-19-07, 05:50 AM

well yeah true i can see how it would be hard to model i suppose. it just seems a little pointless to have them in the game

danlisa · 02-19-07, 05:52 AM

Yeah, they're like a noisy fly that you can't kill.

The other thing about the Elco's is that they are very good at calling for support.

Just try running the Channel.

_Seth_ · 02-19-07, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

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Just try running the Channel...

The channel...Bad place...really baaad place...

hyperion2206 · 02-19-07, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

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Originally Posted by danlisa

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Just try running the Channel...

The channel...Bad place...really baaad place...

Nice sig _Seth_

I wish I was Ubisoft's guinea pig!

Brag · 02-19-07, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hyperion2206

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

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Originally Posted by danlisa

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Just try running the Channel...

The channel...Bad place...really baaad place...

Nice sig _Seth_

I wish I was Ubisoft's guinea pig!

Ever since joining the USN, Seth has been showing off. How are those free Chesterfield cigarettes, or you smoke Lucky Strikes? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Oh yes, I agree: Stay outta da Channel!

KevinB · 02-19-07, 09:13 AM

Is it possible to kill them? What type of guns do they have?

danlisa · 02-19-07, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinB

Is it possible to kill them? What type of guns do they have?

Fill them with Flak lead.

Or try the DG if you're a good aim.

Mush Martin · 02-19-07, 09:32 AM

a couple of weeks ago I was talking to anvart about his work on
a torpedo bomber for sh3 he said that he was working on a way
that he was confident would work to provide any type of sub
torp that we use as a usable weapon by AI units Planes and
ships so all is not lost. it may yet happen.

MM

OneTinSoldier · 02-19-07, 09:38 AM

Yes, they most certainly can be killed. But there's a catch. The sea state has to be calm enough for you to use your AA or deck gun. You'll probably want to move around some when firing at them. Hitting them with the Deck gun isn't so easy(in GWX anyway), but if you score a hit with it it does a lot of damage to them. If they are fairly close when your watch crew spots them, just dive immediately to periscope depth, because it's too much of a risk to the crew on the bridge and they will damage your U-boat too. Keep in mind once they are close enough to fire at you, your bridge crew are at somewhat of a risk of getting killed. Do some manuevering while returing fire! And has been already stated, they are good at calling in for help from bigger guns, destroyer and aircrafts.

Jimbuna · 02-19-07, 09:43 AM

Kill em quick with whatever you can because they make short work of your crew up topside

bb-subs · 02-19-07, 06:21 PM

Yes the little buggers can be sunk but watch it they seem to work in three's very seldom on there own.

I was in the channel of first 1939 patrol and I sunk one but two came up and I dived, not long after a DD was steaming in my direction thankfully the elco's aren't good underwater detectors.

Notice that the in secound patrol you get orders to stay out of the channel.

Grant:hmm:

STEED · 02-19-07, 06:29 PM

Ram the swine.

Or shoot them up.

Kpt. Kozloff · 02-19-07, 06:54 PM

My crew is usually boarding them and doing some wakeboarding...

That's our Chief...

P.S. Seriously, if you have able gunners it's not that hard to bust 'em. But i'd never go against more than one boat at a time.

02-19-07, 05:41 AM	#1
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	elco torp boats its seems to me they only fire machine guns at you, why dont they use the torpedo`s????? __________________

02-19-07, 05:45 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Because the AI Torpedo routine was never included in the game. People are working on this problem. __________________

02-19-07, 05:50 AM	#3
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	well yeah true i can see how it would be hard to model i suppose. it just seems a little pointless to have them in the game __________________

02-19-07, 05:52 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Yeah, they're like a noisy fly that you can't kill. The other thing about the Elco's is that they are very good at calling for support. Just try running the Channel. __________________

02-19-07, 09:32 AM	#10
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	previously a couple of weeks ago I was talking to anvart about his work on a torpedo bomber for sh3 he said that he was working on a way that he was confident would work to provide any type of sub torp that we use as a usable weapon by AI units Planes and ships so all is not lost. it may yet happen. MM __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

02-19-07, 09:13 AM	#8
KevinB Planesman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 195 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Is it possible to kill them? What type of guns do they have?

02-19-07, 09:38 AM	#11
OneTinSoldier Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver, CO USA Posts: 382 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Yes, they most certainly can be killed. But there's a catch. The sea state has to be calm enough for you to use your AA or deck gun. You'll probably want to move around some when firing at them. Hitting them with the Deck gun isn't so easy(in GWX anyway), but if you score a hit with it it does a lot of damage to them. If they are fairly close when your watch crew spots them, just dive immediately to periscope depth, because it's too much of a risk to the crew on the bridge and they will damage your U-boat too. Keep in mind once they are close enough to fire at you, your bridge crew are at somewhat of a risk of getting killed. Do some manuevering while returing fire! And has been already stated, they are good at calling in for help from bigger guns, destroyer and aircrafts. __________________ "Variable this is EasyRhino, do you copy? Over." Loud and clear EasyRhino. "Do we have a gig? Over." That's a Roger, we have a gig. Target is painted, start the music. "Roger that Variable. Into attack. Pickling target. Target is acquired and lit. LGB comin' down!" EasyRhino, circular error probability zero. Impact with High Order Detonation. Thank You, have a nice day.

02-19-07, 09:43 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Kill em quick with whatever you can because they make short work of your crew up topside __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-19-07, 06:21 PM	#13
bb-subs Bosun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 65 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Elcos Yes the little buggers can be sunk but watch it they seem to work in three's very seldom on there own. I was in the channel of first 1939 patrol and I sunk one but two came up and I dived, not long after a DD was steaming in my direction thankfully the elco's aren't good underwater detectors. Notice that the in secound patrol you get orders to stay out of the channel. Grant:hmm:

02-19-07, 06:29 PM	#14
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Ram the swine. Or shoot them up. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-19-07, 06:54 PM	#15
Kpt. Kozloff Frogman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jersey - Channel Islands, UK Posts: 305 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	My crew is usually boarding them and doing some wakeboarding... That's our Chief... P.S. Seriously, if you have able gunners it's not that hard to bust 'em. But i'd never go against more than one boat at a time. __________________ GWX1.03/Cmdr2.7/plus all sorts of tweaks